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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is "not a racist" despite reports of his derogatory comments about immigrants from Haiti and Africa, adding that he was "ready, willing and able" to reach a deal to protect immigrants brought to the United States as children. Asked by a reporter in Florida whether he was a racist following reports that he said immigrants from Haiti and Africa were from "shithole countries" in a closed-door meeting with lawmakers, Trump said: "No. I'm not a racist. I'm the least racist person you have ever interviewed." U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 10, 2018. Photo by Reuters/Jonathan Ernst Trump said on Sunday that a program that protects illegal immigrants brought to the United States as children from being deported would "probably" be discontinued. Trump has said he would end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, and his Twitter comments on Sunday came as … [Read more...] about Trump says ‘I’m not a racist,’ willing to reach deal on DACA

Donald Trump said Monday he would move to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal the day he takes office, in line with a central campaign pledge. "I've asked my transition team to develop a list of executive actions we can take on day one to restore our laws and bring back our jobs," the U.S. president-elect said in a video message outlining priorities for his first 100 days. "On trade, I am going to issue our notification of intent to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a potential disaster for our country," he said. "Instead, we will negotiate fair, bilateral trade deals that bring jobs and industry back onto American shores." The Republican billionaire's victorious campaign successfully tapped the anger of working-class American voters who feel left behind by years of globalization, vowing to protect American jobs against cheap labor in countries like China and Mexico. Trade deals such as TPP and the 1993 North American Free Trade Agreement featured … [Read more...] about Trump says will quit Pacific trade deal on day one of presidency

North Korea displayed trademark defiance on Wednesday over new United Nations sanctions imposed after its sixth and largest-ever nuclear test, vowing to redouble efforts to fight off what it said was the threat of a U.S. invasion. U.S. President Donald Trump said the sanctions, unanimously agreed on Monday by the 15-member U.N. Security Council, were just a small step toward what is ultimately needed to rein in Pyongyang over its nuclear and missile programs. North Korea's Foreign Ministry said the resolutions were an infringement on its legitimate right to self-defense and aimed at "completely suffocating its state and people through full-scale economic blockade". "The DPRK will redouble the efforts to increase its strength to safeguard the country's sovereignty and right to existence and to preserve peace and security of the region by establishing the practical equilibrium with the U.S.," it said in a statement carried by the official KCNA news agency. The Democratic People's … [Read more...] about N.Korea defiant over UN sanctions as Trump says tougher steps needed

With the recount threatening to revive debate about the legitimacy of Trump's victory - his rival Hillary Clinton won far more popular votes, while he carried the all-important Electoral College count - Trump and his aides pushed back hard on Sunday.Trump let fly a series of early-morning tweets in which he quoted Clinton about the need to respect the electoral process, while continuing to wage an extraordinarily public battle over the makeup of his future cabinet.By late afternoon, Trump furthered that "In addition to winning the Electoral College in a landslide, I won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally."Trump had warned before the election that the result might be "rigged," but he had offered no such complaint after his unexpected victory Nov 8 - until now.Neither he nor any of his aides has offered any evidence of the "millions" alleged to have voted illegally, nor did Trump explain why he would oppose a recount if illegal voting was such a … [Read more...] about Trump says ‘millions’ voted illegally, decries recount

A day after his debate clash with Democrat Hillary Clinton, Republican Donald Trump said he had raised $13 million for his White House campaign. Clinton was calm and well-prepared and, according to many analysts, victorious in the first presidential debate against Trump on Monday night, ahead of the November 8 election. "In the last 24 hrs. we have raised over $13mln from online donations and National Call Day, and we're still going! Thank you America! #MAGA," the Republican tweeted. MAGA refers to his campaign slogan "Make America Great Again." It was a big fundraising haul for the Republican billionaire, who has spent a lot of his own money on his campaign. In August, Hillary Clinton raised $143 million dollars for her campaign to become the first woman U.S. president and for the Democratic Party. Trump brought in $90 million. This first of three presidential debates was watched by more than 80 million people, U.S. media reported, citing an early Nielsen tally. Clinton's showing … [Read more...] about After debate, Trump says he raised $13 mln

Britons will vote in a referendum on June 23 on whether to leave the 28-member EU, a momentous decision with trade, investment, defence and political ramifications that stretch far beyond Britain's borders."I would say that they're better off without it personally, but I'm not making that as a recommendation - just my feeling," Trump said in an interview with Fox News television, adding that he wanted Britons to make their own decision."I think the migration has been a horrible thing for Europe. A lot of that was pushed by the EU," he said, without providing any specifics.Initial reaction to Trump's comments, which went further than what he had previously said on the subject, was muted in Britain where the focus was on the incoming results of local and regional elections.Given Trump's controversial statements and his negative image in the eyes of many Europeans, including Britons, it is not clear whether his endorsement would be good, bad or indifferent for Britain's "Leave" campaign.A … [Read more...] about Trump says Britain would be better off outside EU

After Trump's call for an entry ban on Muslims, Cameron criticised Trump in the British parliament and suggested that Trump, who is now the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, would unite Britain against him if he visited. "It looks like we're not going to have a very good relationship, who knows," Trump told Britain's ITV television station in an interview aired on Monday when asked how ties would be if he won power in the Nov. 8 presidential election. "I hope to have a good relationship with him but it sounds like he's not willing to address the problem either," Trump said, although earlier in the interview he said he didn't care about the Cameron comments. The United States is Britain's closest ally and political leaders from both nations often speak of how the countries' enjoy a special relationship. Cameron earlier this month refused to retract his "divisive, stupid and wrong" comment but said that Trump deserved respect for making it through the gruelling Republican … [Read more...] about Donald Trump says unlikely to have a good relationship with British PM Cameron

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has already developed a friendship with Chinese President Xi Jinping and looks forward to their "very, very great relationship," as he kicked off a series of crucial first meetings with Xi expected to focus on North Korea and trade, source from the Yonhap."It is a great honor to have the president of China and his incredibly talented wife, a great, great celebrity in China, a great singer. It's a honor to have you in the United States," Trump said at the start of state dinner he hosted for Xi at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida."We had a long discussion already. So far, I have gotten nothing. Absolutely nothing. But we have developed a friendship. I can see that. I think, long-term, we are going to have a very, very great relationship, and I look very much forward to it," he said.Earlier, Trump and the first lady Melania Trump welcomed Xi and Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan as they arrived at Mar-a-Lago in a black limousine around 5:10 p.m. A … [Read more...] about Trump says friendship developed with China’s Xi, anticipates ‘very, very great relationship’

US President-elect Donald Trump said on November 26 that his administration would "do all it can" once he takes office on Jan. 20 to help increase freedom and prosperity for Cuban people after the death of Fidel Castro. U.S. President electDonald Trump walks up a staircase to depart the lobby of the New YorkTimes building after a meeting in New York, U.S., November 22,2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson U.S. President elect Donald Trump walks up a staircase to depart the lobby of the New York Times building after a meeting in New York, U.S., November 22, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonBut his initial reaction to Castro's death sidestepped whether the incoming president would make good on a threat made late in his White House campaign to reverse President Barack Obama's moves to open relations with the Cold War adversary.Obama used his executive powers on a series of steps to ease trade, travel and financial restrictions against Cuba, arguing it was time to try … [Read more...] about Trump says hopes for Cuban ‘freedom’ after Castro death

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had forged good "chemistry" with China’s Xi Jinping during their summit in Florida, adding that he believes Beijing is willing to work with Washington on North Korea. Trump and Xi met on Thursday and Friday at the US leader’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida – their first face-to-face talks, aimed at breaking the ice between the leaders of the world’s top two economies. The summit was somewhat overshadowed by Trump’s decision to launch a cruise missile attack on a Syrian air base in retaliation for a suspected chemical attack by Bashar al-Assad’s forces, but both sides have been positive about the outcome. "We had a very good bonding. I think we had a very good chemistry together. I think he wants to help us with North Korea. We talked trade," Trump told a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. "I was very impressed with President Xi and I think he … [Read more...] about Trump says he had good ’chemistry’, ’bonding’ with China’s Xi